WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8JQ

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JQ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP2 postcode area, which has experienced 239 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP2 8JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8JQ, encompassing approximately 4460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 8JQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 8
  • Bradley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bulstrode Road with total crimes: 4

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.56-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour77.17-12.50%
Public order51.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.2530.77%
Anti-social behaviour87.62-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson71.790.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-40.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.0213.04%
Anti-social behaviour185.8363.64%
Criminal damage and arson74.040.00%
Public order51.5766.67%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.2315.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.16-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.470.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6940.00%
Other theft41.57100.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.42-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson53.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.54-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson55.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Public order40.9033.33%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.99-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson75.3816.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-33.33%
Public order30.90-40.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.4732.00%
Other theft67.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35-53.85%
Public order51.35150.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.78-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson135.61225.00%
Other theft42.91300.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-71.43%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.54-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.83-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.690.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202418
June 202411
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
July 202426
June 202423
May 202420
April 202415
March 202423
February 202424
January 202433
December 202325
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 202313
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 8JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barnard Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Bradley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bulstrode Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Tyler Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Stoke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Purplett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Peppercorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Gower Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Austin Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Turin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Mather Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Discovery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Washington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1